I'm still giving this book 3 stars even though I didn't finish it. I read half of it and I thought the prose was quite lyrical and descriptive, but th...moreI'm still giving this book 3 stars even though I didn't finish it. I read half of it and I thought the prose was quite lyrical and descriptive, but the pacing was a little slow for me. I guess right now I'm in the mood for something a little more action-packed. Maybe when my life slows down a little, I'll pick this one back up and finish the story.(less)
I really wanted to like this book--it promised everything I like in mysteries featuring manuscripts--plus it threw in The Three Musketeers, which is a...moreI really wanted to like this book--it promised everything I like in mysteries featuring manuscripts--plus it threw in The Three Musketeers, which is a childhood favorite of mine. And yet...and yet...three chapters into the book, I set it down. Maybe someday I'll get back to it.(less)
Since I started this back in July and have never gone back to it, I must not have been enjoying it very much. :)
I guess this one will have the honor...moreSince I started this back in July and have never gone back to it, I must not have been enjoying it very much. :)
I guess this one will have the honor of being the first book on my newly-created "never finished" shelf.(less)